Cardiovascular Technologist
Location: US, FL, Jacksonville

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Description                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Under indirect supervision, operates in an in- or out-patient setting an electrocardiograph in order to record the actions of the heart muscle for use in the diagnosis of heart ailments. Assists w/ cardiology procedures including but not limited to ambulatory EKG monitoring/scanning, exercise stress testing, pacemaker monitoring. Also performs related functions including clerical duties, maintaining equipment &amp; other duties. Responds to emergency situations as required.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Essential Functions:                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           • Greets patients in a pleasant &amp; professional manner                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Prepares &amp; explains procedures to patient                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Operates EKG equipment, including specialized equipment                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Applies lead placements to patient                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Prepares EKG tracing for interpretation indicating the required information (age, PF number, telephone number etc)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Responds to all acute emergency situations                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • May assist &amp; prepare patients for the following procedures: Holter Hook-Up, Treadmill, &amp; IPG                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Participates in non-invasive procedures such as pacemaker clinics, Holter monitors, treadmills, &amp; cardiac profusion tests                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Maintains equipment in operating order &amp; notifies supervisor of needed repairs                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Prepares paperwork &amp; EKG for physician interpretation of hospitalized patient                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Maintains files, makes copies of cardiac procedures &amp; assists w/ any other paperwork as required                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Maintains a safe and orderly work area                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Answers telephone &amp; relays messages                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Establishes &amp; maintains courteous &amp; cooperative relations w/ the public, patients &amp; other personnel                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Performs other related duties as required                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Qualifications                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Basic Qualifications:                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Minimum one (1) year of experience as an EKG Tech in non-invasive cardiology procedures within the last three (3) years                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Valid BLS card                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Demonstrated ability to recognize and report artifacts and basic dysrhythias                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Ability to perform all procedures including scanning, pacemaker, regular and thallium treadmills                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Ability to operate complex specialty equipment                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         

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